Short Range Planner

New Gold Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Performance bonus

Relocation support

Job summary

New Gold Inc. in Kamloops is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead short-term scheduling for rehab and development at the New Afton mine.

You will work under the Senior Planning Engineer to ensure accurate plans and efficient execution within a safety-focused framework. The role requires a degree in mine engineering or equivalent underground mining experience, plus strong skills in Excel, Project, and Word, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in mine engineering or related field, or minimum of 5 years of underground mining experience with evidence of scheduling and executing a plan.
• Experience using common software (Microsoft Excel, Project, Word).
• Must possess effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Organized self-starter with a proven ability to work independently, prioritize and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the short term schedule in Deswik.OPS for rehab, development, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Decision making

Organized self-starter

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Mine engineering degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Job description

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit www.coeur.com to learn more.

Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

• A stimulating values-based work environment
• A culture of collaboration and inclusion
• Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.

New Afton

Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.

Kamloops is a city of 105,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards.

About the Role

Position Reports To: Senior Planning Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the short term schedule in Deswik.OPS for rehab, development, etc.
• Attend the Rehab lineup, and others when applicable
• Audit the actuals reported in Deswik.OPS from the previous shift and follow up with shifters or other stakeholders as needed to confirm accuracy.
• Compile and present data from actuals to aid with forecasting.
• Review and update the schedule with stakeholders through various communications (e.g. meetings, emails, etc.) to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Look ahead in the schedule to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Enter received work requests into Deswik.OPS and follow up.
• Provide ongoing support to others in the IOC team (Dispatch, Orb Controller, etc) as questions arise or when coverage is needed.
• Attend the 4:00pm or 4:00am meeting

Qualifications

• Degree in mine engineering or related field, or minimum of 5 years of underground mining experience with evidence of scheduling and executing a plan.
• Experience using common software (Microsoft excel, project, word)
• Must possess effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Organized self-starter with a proven ability to work independently, prioritize and work under pressure.

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen
• Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
• Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $85,000 and $110,000. A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Additional Information

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, headhunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered

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